HB4179Introduced in the House
Relating to entities created by the Oregon Health and Science University.
Introduced by Rules
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act says that OHSU must be a member of a nonprofit entity it creates. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.1). Permits the Oregon Health and Science University to create and maintain a nonprofit corporation under the laws of this state so long as the university is a corporate member of the corporation. Provides that certain individuals who provide patient care for the nonprofit corporation are acting within the scope of their state employment or duties. [and that certain prohibitions regarding the practice of medicine do not apply to the nonprofit corporation.] Provides that the entity is a public employer for purposes of the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act. Provides that certain provisions of the Oregon Professional Corporation Act do not apply to the entity.
Where it stands
Chapter 127, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading in Concurrence · March 6, 2026
36
Yes
16
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
60 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Court Boice | 1 | No |
| Virgle Osborne | 2 | No |
| Dwayne Yunker | 3 | Yes |
| Alek Skarlatos | 4 | No |
| Pam Marsh | 5 | Yes |
| Kimberly Wallan | 6 | No |
| John Lively | 7 | Yes |
| Lisa Fragala | 8 | Yes |
| Boomer Wright | 9 | Absent |
| David Gomberg | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Rules.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Pham H. Passed. Ayes, 50; Nays, 1--Cate; Excused, 7--Boshart Davis, Chaichi, Hartman, Osborne, Reschke, Scharf, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Diehl, Harbick.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed. Ayes, 27; Nays, 1--Robinson; Excused, 2--Drazan, Hayden.
House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 36; Nays, 16--Boice, Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Bunch, Cate, Elmer, Evans, Harbick, Helfrich, Lewis, McIntire, Osborne, Reschke, Scharf, Skarlatos, Wallan; Excused, 5--Hartman, Javadi, Levy B, Owens, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Nelson, Nosse, Wright.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 127, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-3 (amendment)
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